New Delhi, March 29 -- Popular Bengali film and television actor Rahul Arunoday Banerjee reportedly passed away on Sunday, sending shockwaves across Tollywood.

 The  43-year-old actor was in Talsari - which is close to Odisha-West Bengal border. He was shooting for the television serial 'Bhole Baba Par Karega', when the tragic incident occurred, as per local media reports.

Following his shoot, Rahul reportedly went into the sea and drowned. 

After a long time, he was rescued by technicians. He was taken to Digha Hospital, where the doctors declared him dead. 

Additional Superintendent of Police of East Midnapore district Atish Biswas told Ei Samay Online: "As per preliminary examination, Rahul died due to drowning....